Introduction

This chapter describes cognitive-behaviour therapy for depression as developed by A.T. Beck. Beck's is probably the most fully developed, comprehensively evaluated, and widely disseminated cognitive- behavioural approach to depression. Additionally, because it has grown into an effective treatment for a range of acute psychiatric disorders, and shows promise for severe mental illness and personality disorder, it has the benefit of being suitable for not only the primary depression, but also a range of comorbid conditions.

This guide is meant to be of use for anyone who is keen on developing a better understanding of PAB, to help/support concerned people to discover various methods for helping others, also, to serve passive aggressive people as a tool for self-help.